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Recent Obituaries

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Norridge, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Joseph Perrone

Joseph Perrone

Mar 10, 2021

Joseph “Peppie” Perrone Jr., age 90, at rest on March 10, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Rose Mary (nee Amoroso), for 66 years. Loving father of Pauline Perrone and Rosanna (the late William) Babicz; Beloved son of the late Joseph and the late Frances (nee Leggio) Perrone. Cherished grandfather of William (Christine), Christopher and Matthew Babicz, and Joseph loved...

Charles Cimino

Charles Cimino

Mar 10, 2021

Charles V. Cimino, Jr. age 61. Beloved son of the late Audrey R. nee DelVicario and Charles V. Cimino, Sr. dear brother of Geralyn; fond cousin of Susan (John) Russo and Frank Dambra. Visitation Monday, March 15, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Proceeding to Our Lady Mother of the...

James Steele

James Steele

Mar 9, 2021

James M. "Jim" Steele, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home on March 9, 2021. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Anita, nee Watkins, for 48 wonderful years; loving father of Patricia Hansen, Michael and Catherine (Julie King) Steele and Margaret (Randall) Frederick; dearest son of the late Constance and James Steele; cherished grandfather of Michael Steele,...

Ramon Ascencio

Ramon Ascencio

Mar 6, 2021

Ramon “Cerillo” Ascencio, age 77. Beloved husband of Blanca Ascencio nee Cordero; loving father of Claudia Patricia (Gualtiero Carosi) Ascencio, Ramon F. (Emily) Ascencio, Blanca E. (Nick) Ascencio-McKinney, and Roberto (Elizabeth) Lopez; beloved son of the late Rafael and Josefina Ascencio nee Fuentes; fond grandfather of Nicholas Jameson McKinney Jr. and Ramon Hiroshi Ascencio; dear brother of Raul Ascencio Fuentes,...

Margaret Michalczewski

Margaret Michalczewski

Mar 6, 2021

Margaret R. Michalczewski, nee Maggio, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2021. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Joseph and Thomas Michalczewski; dearest daughter of the late Alice and John Maggio; cherished grandmother of Samuel Leckbee; dear sister of Joan (Jeff) Thornley and the late Carl, Jack and Larry Maggio and the...

Barbara Nausid

Barbara Nausid

Mar 6, 2021

Barbara A. Nausid 89. At rest Saturday, March 6, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Sue (the late Butch Smolinski, John (Jill) and Robert (Diana). Beloved daughter of the late John and Irene Hennig. Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Felicia (Adam), Heather (Sean), Adam (Katrina) and Matthew (Nicole). Great grandmother of Liam, Alek and Maverick. Dear sister...

Chester Howaniec

Chester Howaniec

Mar 6, 2021

Chester B. Howaniec, age 99, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, 249th Division, 88th Infantry, Company F "Blue Devils", passed away peacefully at his home on March 6, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Chester was the beloved husband of Mary Frances, nee Kaplan, for 74 wonderful years; loving father of Diana (the late Daniel) Conrad, Carol Day, Mary...

Rosemary Wegner

Rosemary Wegner

Mar 5, 2021

Rosemary F. Wegner nee Jannetto, 95, passed away March 5, 2021. Devoted wife of the late William F. Wegner. Beloved mother Kurt (Stephanie), the late William P., the late Frank. Loving grandmother of William, Paula (George) Kachiroubas. Philip (Katie) Quinn, Francis (fiancé Trenton), and Kurt. Great grandmother of Franny. Dear sister of the late Santina (the late Greg) Latella, the...

John Hazlett

John Hazlett

Mar 5, 2021

John “Jack” Edwin Hazlett, 82, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021, in his sleep, at his home in Park Ridge, Illinois. The son of Glenn and Ardine (Coakley) Hazlett, Jack was born in Chicago on October 25, 1938. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Waytula), 61 years ago. He is...

Rocco Ferri

Rocco Ferri

Mar 4, 2021

Rocco Ferri, age 77; devoted husband of Rosa nee Brucci; beloved father of Maria (Greg) Grzeskiewicz and Domenico (Marité) Ferri; loving grandfather of Mia Rosa; dear brother of Antonietta Gizzi. Family and friends to meet on Wednesday March 10, 2020 at St. Eugene Catholic Church 7958 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 for 10:30 am Mass. Entombment to follow at...

Richard Olcikas

Richard Olcikas

Mar 4, 2021

Richard A. Olcikas, 52, passed away March 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Jennifer, nee Lueth. Loving father of Alexis, Brittney, Crystal, and Dylan. Beloved grandfather of Jayden. Dear son of Charles and the late Cynthia, nee Behrendt, Olcikas. Loving brother of Brian (Rynnae) Olcikas, Stacey (Shawn) Blaha, Steven Olcikas, Regina Olcikas, and the late Rachelle Olcikas. Godfather of the late...

Eufemia Kalaw

Eufemia Kalaw

Mar 4, 2021

The long journey has ended for a life well-lived. Eufemia Enopia Kalaw is now at peace with the Lord at age 102, beloved wife of the late Felipe Libuit Kalaw, loving mother of Evelyn (Francisco Jr.) Espina, Acton (Monina) Kalaw, Medelyn (Semiro) Cabriga, Emerita (Apolo) Ventocilla, most proud Lola of Enrico and Teresa Espina; Myra, Aldwin, and Maita Kalaw; Marco...

Judith Rundblad

Judith Rundblad

Mar 2, 2021

Judith “Judy” Rundblad 75 of Park Ridge. At rest Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of David (Carla), Andrea (Steven) Bateman and the late Brian. Beloved daughter of the late Theodore and Helen Mix. Cherished grandmother of Christian, Katelyn, Theodore, David and Adeline. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Family and friends are...

Giuseppe Ergastolo

Giuseppe Ergastolo

Mar 2, 2021

Giuseppe Ergastolo, age 78, born in Marigliano Prov. Napoli, Italy, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021. Beloved husband of Rita nee DeSena; loving father of Connie, Rosa, Franca and Patricia; fond grandfather of Candice and Silvana; dear brother of Antonio (Paola) Ergastolo and Angela Ergastolo; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, March 8, 2021 from 3:00...

Andres Esteban

Andres Esteban

Mar 1, 2021

Andres Esteban, Age 76. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Glaza) Esteban. Adored father of Robert (Noemi Robles) Esteban. Cherished grandfather of Marcos and Mason Esteban. Loving son of the late Manuel and Juanita (nee De la Cruz) Esteban. Dear father of Michael Esteban, Mary Hahne, Sam Esteban, Anita (late Terry) Peterson, Eva (William) Heath, Lupe Esteban, the late Joseph Esteban...

Geno Lepore

Geno Lepore

Mar 1, 2021

Geno Lepore, age 96. Beloved husband of the late Rosa Lepore nee Iacoviello for 55 wonderful years; loving father of Cathy (Joe) Balice; fond grandfather of Ariana, Mia, and Sam Balice, and Dino the dog; loving brother to many; beloved brother-in-law to Cecelia (Dominic) Parato; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday March 6,...

Frank Brigando

Frank Brigando

Mar 1, 2021

Frank M. Brigando, age 56. Beloved husband of Kim Brigando nee Rosenthal; loving father of the late Kayla Brigando; beloved son of Pat Brigando Novak; dear brother of Tony (Kim) Novak and Nancy Novak; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 10, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300...

Franklin Hidalgo

Franklin Hidalgo

Feb 28, 2021

Franklin E. Hidalgo, 76, passed away February 28, 2021. Beloved husband of Gloria for 50 wonderful years. Loving father of José (Tammy) Hidalgo, and Jennifer (Victor) Mariano. Beloved grandfather of Justin, Kayla, Ashely, Nathan, Adriana, and Lucas. Dear brother of Yolanda Alvarez, and Sylvia Vizcarno. Fond uncle of many. Franklin loved vacationing, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren,...

Teresa Scianna

Teresa Scianna

Feb 28, 2021

Teresa Scianna, nee Cerami, age 75, born in Altavilla, Milicia, Sicilia. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe; loving mother of Elena (Angelo) Fantucchio, Rosie (Angelo-ISP) Mollo and Sam (Rosa) Scianna; beloved daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (nee Rizzo) Cerami; fond grandmother of Vincenzo, Chloe, Gianella and Matteo; dear sister of Leopoldo (Maria) Cerami, Antonina (Giuseppe) Genualdi and Salvatore...

Antonietta Ciampanelli

Antonietta Ciampanelli

Feb 27, 2021

Antonietta Ciampanelli nee Perrotta, age 91, born in Bonefro, Prov. di Campobasso, Italy. Passed away peacefully on Saturday February 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Michele (Founder of M.C. Foods/ Michelangelo’s); loving mother of the late Michael (the late Mirna) Ciampanelli, Adeline (Dominick) Cecala and Pat (Carol) Ciampanelli; fond grandmother of Anna, Michael and Alissa; dear sister of the...

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